Berkeley County
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- Population
- 246,802
- Area
- 1,103.64 sq mi (2,858.41 km²), 130.26 sq mi water
- Median age
- 36.9
- Households
- 93,711
- Persons per household
- 2.6
- Median household income
- $84,358
- Median house value
- $310,300
Demographics: 2020–2024 ACS
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Local News
Charleston City Paper
Published October 01
New nonprofit seeks to bridge gaps in Charleston area health care
Be Well Circle, a Charleston startup nonprofit, wants to help people afford holistic health care, from mental health support to nutrition and energy healing, that insurance may not cover.
Charleston City Paper
Published 11 hours ago
Cheeky brings seafood to the historic district
Cheeky opened this week at 123 Meeting St., offering a new seafood option in downtown Charleston.
Charleston City Paper
Published 11 hours ago
Burger building: Charleston restaurants, bars get inventive with the classic hamburger
Charleston is spoiled when it comes to great burgers. Just look at this year’s winners in the Charleston City Paper’s annual Burger Throwdown.
City of Charleston
Published 117 minutes ago
Ad Hoc Budget Committee
Event date: October 7, 2026 Event Time: 03:00 PM - 11:59 PM Location: Charleston, SC 29402
City of Charleston
Published 1 hour ago
Health and Wellness Advisory Committee
Event date: October 7, 2026 Event Time: 08:30 AM - 11:59 PM Location: Conference Call: 1-929-205- 6099 Meeting ID: 844 6663 5895. Charleston, SC 29402